Mechanical Engineering Technician - Microwave Process Engineering Group (FTC)

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nottingham seeks a Mechanical Engineering Technician for the Microwave Process Engineering Group. In this full-time, fixed-term role, you'll provide essential engineering support for industrial projects focusing on microwave technology in various applications. With a supportive work environment and opportunities for staff development, this position is ideal for skilled candidates passionate about engineering.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days

Training and career progression opportunities

Supportive and inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Substantial work experience in a relevant technical role or apprenticeship.
• Ability to provide effective solutions to engineering problems.
• Contribute to diverse research projects using engineering skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the assembly and installation of microwave processing systems.
• Conduct maintenance, design modifications, and optimizations of systems.
• Manufacture components and oversee equipment assembly.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication techniques

Use of machine tools

Use of hand tools

Education

Recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Technician - Microwave Process Engineering Group (FTC)

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Salary

£29,329 to £35,943 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Area

Engineering

Location

University Park

Salary

£29,329 to £35,943 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Closing Date

Friday 25 July 2025

Reference

ENG155925

Based in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Nottingham, this team-based technician role will focus on providing mechanical engineering support to high profile, industrially funded projects in the field of Microwave Process Engineering. Whilst microwaves are invariably used for heating food in the home environment, our team utilise microwaves on a very large industrial scale to investigate de-carbonising the processing of materials ranging from ceramics and metal ores to coffee and biscuits.

About the role:

This mechanical based technician role is therefore required to support our team in the assembly and installation, as well as maintenance, design, modification and optimisation of some of the largest bespoke microwave processing systems in the world. Since this is a mechanical role, no prior experience of working with microwave technology is required.

Examples of weekly tasks could include the manufacture of one-off components for the microwave systems and/or assembly and installation of relevant equipment. Desirable experience therefore includes sheet metal fabrication techniques and the use of machine and hand tools. The role holder should also have the ability to provide prompt and effective solutions to engineering problems and contribute to the continual progression of diverse research projects using a broad range of engineering and laboratory skills and disciplines.

About you:

We welcome applications from candidates that either have substantial work experience in a relevant technical role or that have completed a recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship.

What we offer:

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment.
• Staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.
• A generous holiday entitlement of 27 days plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
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What next:

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

This is a full time, fixed term role, with an end date of 31/12/2026. Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week.

Please contact Matt Nicholls (Technical Specialist in Microwave Process Engineering) using [e-mail] if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

If you are interested in part-time work we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements.

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